Rodger Werkhoven on his time at OpenAI and AI’s role in transforming the African digital landscape

A background in Arts isn't the most conventional starting point for tech professionals. But that didn’t matter to Rodger Werkhoven when he made a career shift from the world of…

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Great uncoupling: China phases out US chips from telecom carriers, US may ban Chinese EVs

China's efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign technology are taking a significant turn as it sets its sights on excluding American chip manufacturers from its telecommunications infrastructure. The move,…

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Liquid drives AI readiness across Africa with Google Cloud,  Anthropic partnerships

Liquid C2, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced strategic partnerships with global tech leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, aimed to equip African businesses with advanced…

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Microsoft boosts European expansion with new €1.9bn in Spanish AI, data centers

Following the announcement of its plan to invest €3.2 billion in Germany, expanding its data center footprint and improving digital skills, Microsoft has expanded its European commitment with an agreement…

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